I guess it was inevitable. Having no siblings, I can't say that I ever had the experience of injuring or being injured by one. I had a friend named Valorie who dropped something on my foot once. That was unpleasant.
Anyway, yesterday saw the first of what I am sure will be many accidents in which one of my children was injured by a sibling.
Sweet Pea and Buddy were playing on the couch, giggling as usual, when I heard a screech and a cry. I turned around to find Buddy rubbing his eye and wailing, Sweet Pea looking completely innocent. I asked what happened.
Now, if you are a parent, I am absolutely certain that you know Sweet Pea's reply. If not, I'll fill you in.
"I don't know."
It didn't take much coercion for her to tell me that they had been playing and she accidentally poked him in the eye.
Yep. Shallow scratch on the cornea. Doctor visit. Eye patch that stayed on his face for less time than it takes him to eat a Nilla wafer.
So, we had a follow-up appointment this morning and all is well. He can see just fine and he's going back to school tomorrow.
You may recall that Sweet Pea did the very same thing to my eye a little over a year ago. I see a future in optometry for that girl.
You're next, DWH.
